Subsistence farmers in Niger's western region are forced to leave their villages behind in search of work. Read more »
At least 10,000 people have fled northern Nigeria for neighbouring Niger and Chad to escape a military sweep targeting members of Islamist militant group Boko Haram. Read more »
World leaders meeting in Rome have resolved to work together to meet immediate food security and nutritional needs of affected people. Read more »
The United Nations, in coordination with the governments of Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has begun work to relocate thousands of refugees away from Mali's volatile border ... Read more »
Nearly half of the population does not have enough to eat and the government says it is facing a grain shortfall of 692,501 tons, following another severe drought across the Sahel. Read more »
IMF chief Christine Lagarde in her address to parliament warned of the "thunderclouds of risk" caused by Europe, that must be carefully monitored to ensure economic stability. Read more »
Libya's new leaders urged Niger to reconsider its "hostile" decision to grant asylum to Moamer Gaddafi's son Saadi during the uprising which overthrew the longtime leader. Read more »
The South African Football Association has officially filed a protest letter to the Confederation of African Football following the controversial 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Read more »
After at first celebrating their apparent success in reaching the Cup of Nations finals, South Africa was hit with the news that the rules were against them. Read more »
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